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Fall Leaf Peeping

Oct 15-Nov 15. Witness Western NC's legendary fall colors from high atop Chimney Rock with up to 75-mile panoramic views overlooking Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. The Park offers scenic hiking trails, ancient geological features, nature programs and guided rock climbing.

Paws of RC

Come out and support our fundraisers at Sweet Frog on the third Thursday of every month. Thurs. Oct. 15, 5-9pm. 20% of sales help the pets of RC. Proceeds go to food bank, foster dogs and our Low Cost Spay and Neuter program.

Candidate Forum

Oct. 15, 6:30pm. Rutherford County NAACP Branch will sponsor a Candidate Forum at the Gold Hill Assembly Building, Academy St., Spindale. Meet Candidates for the County. Public invited.

Haunted House

Haunted Halls of Union Mills Union Mills Learning Ctr; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 8-11pm. Under 14 must be accompanied by adult. Saturdays include hayrides for kids. 828-748-7956.

Harris School Octoberfest

Fri. Oct. 16, 4-8pm. Games, concession, bingo, cake walk, face painting, inflatables. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, & BBQ served in cafeteria. Take-out available. 3330 US Hwy. 221 S, Forest City.

Rutherford County Blood Drives

•Fri. Oct. 16, 8am-12:30pm at Lifestyle Wellness & Spa; 247 Oak St., Forest City. For appt call Sherry Rawlinson 828-248-2947. •Mon. Oct. 19, 3-7:30pm at Corinth Baptist Church; 767 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro. For appt call Linda McCurry 828-453-1775. •Sat. Oct. 31, 7:30am- 12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St., Cliffside. For appt call Wayne Millis 828-429-0212.

Concert

Fri. Oct. 23 at The Foundation. Featuring: Mike Farris, toured as lead singer for the Southern Rock band Screaming Cheetah Wheelies, & the incomparable blues band, Double Trouble, following the demise of legend Stevie Ray Vaughn. 828-286-9990.

Super Science Saturday

KidSenses Children's Museum will be at Mountains Branch Library; 150 Bills Creek Rd., Lake Lure, Oct. 17, 11am to present "Spooky Science". All ages welcome. FREE. 828-287-6392.

Fall Fest: A showcase of Local Creative Talent, Sat. Oct. 17, 11am-4pm at Old Dunbar Community Center Gym; 421 Hardin Rd., Forest City. Painting, drawing, photography, needle work, upholstery, furniture, wood working, jewelry making & more. Food vendors. Creative activities for kids. Free & open to public. African American Heritage Museum of Rutherford County.

Casar Halloween Bash

Trunk-or-Treat, Sat. Oct. 17, 5-8pm at Casar Park; 137 Deviney St., Casar. Haunted house, pumpkin patch, costume contest, games, prizes & more. Volunteers needed. Sharon: 704-312-9029.

Orchard Park

6th Annual Car Show, anything with wheels! Sat. Oct. 17, 11am-6pm. 957 Whitesides Rd., Forest City. 828-287-2640.

Arts and Crafts Festival

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 17-18, 9am-7pm. Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Presents the Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival in Lake Lure. Festival celebrates the rich tradition of hand-made, Appalachian arts and crafts and feature over 100 artists and crafters who personally exhibit and sell their hand-made works to the public at this event.

Revival in the Boro

Oct. 18-24 at Old Ellenboro School; 158 Heigh St., Ellenboro. Special Music & Mass Choir Nightly! Bring lawn chair. Free event.

Polk County Blood Drive •Mon. Oct. 19 Holy Cross Episcopal Church; 150 Melrose Ave, Tryon. For appt call 1-800-733-2767.

DBU Makerspace 3D Design and Printing Instruction

Rutherford County Library, Oct. 19 & 20, 10am-12pm & 3-5pm. Learn basics of 3D design using SketchUp & Tinkercad software & get hands-on experience with 3D printer. Call 828-287-6115.

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity

Holes for Houses Charity Golf Tournament, Fri. Oct. 23 at Meadow Golf Club. Deadline for Entry: Tues. Oct. 20, 5pm. Info, Sheila, 828-245-0716. Proceeds toward building in 2016!

Fundraiser

South Mountain Christian Camp annual South of the Mountain 5k Trail run fundraiser Nov 7. Free backpack & shirt if registered by Oct 23. Fun Run for kids 12 & under & supervised activities for kids during 5k race. Info: SouthOfTheMountainTrailRun.com, www.Facebook.com/SMTrailRun, or 828-245-3322.

Country Buffet Breakfast

Sat. Oct. 24, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Ctr, 5408 Painters Gap Rd, Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free.

Spaghetti Dinner

3rd Annual Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner, Sat. Oct. 24, 4-7pm at Bill's Creek Community Ctr; 198 Club House Rd, Lake Lure. Adults: $10, kids 6-10: $5. Sponsored by the Lake Lure Lions Club.

Community Event

Rutherford County NAACP Branch Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, Oct. 24, 5pm at New Bethel AME Zion Ch, Forest City. Speaker President Travis McEntyre. $25. Info, Rev. Rosaleen Francis.

Super Science Saturday

KidSenses Children's Museum will be at Rutherford County Library, Sat. Oct. 24, 11am to present, "Spooky Science." FREE for all ages. Info, 828-287-6115.

Fall Paws Fest

Sun. Oct. 25, 12-5 at Tractor Supply in Spindale. Pet Costume Contest, Blessing Of The Animals, Bake Sale, Silent Auction & more. Stop by & support Paws of Rutherford County.

Children's Fall Festival

Thurs. Oct. 29, 5:30-7pm. Trick or Treat, Bounce House, Face Painting, Cupcake Walk, Fortune Teller, Prizes, refreshments. Oak Grove Healthcare Ctr, Rutherfordton. Info, Angie 828-287-7655.

Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday monthly, 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building at Rutherford Regional Medical Ctr. 828-286-5509.

Sisters in Christ Shelter

Are in need of items for the shelter. Donations, paper products, personal hygiene, clothes, cleaning supplies, etc. Any help appreciated.

Fundraiser

Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser at South Mountain Christian Camp! Thru October or til the last pumpkin is gone! Wide variety of pumpkins. Donations only. Pay at office or use drop box. Proceeds go to camper scholarship fund. 828-245-3322.

Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.

Grace of God Rescue Mission needed items: Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141.

Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Program provides a knowledge that someone cares and will check on them daily. No cost for this program. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office.

Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm Women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!

Celebrate Recovery

Is a recovery program based on principles from the 8 Beatitudes in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It is where people can safely work together in helping those dealing with all types of hurts, hang-ups, or habits. Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at 6pm, Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7159.

Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center. Info, 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@rutherfordregional.com

Education/Support Group

Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.

Al-A-Non Family Groups

Patience AFG: Mondays, 7pm at Rutherford UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org

Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.

Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt or for more info.

Low Cost Spay and Neuters

You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.

B-I-N-G-O

Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Rutherford County Library, 11am-12pm. Join us for a little friendly competition. We only have room for 10 players, so call 828-287-6115 to reserve your spot early.

Rutherford Family Support Group: Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club

Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.

GWRRA NC CHAPTER NC P-2

Meets monthly 2nd Tuesday at Forest City Café, Forest City, eat at 6:30pm, meet at 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles is welcome, no matter the brand. Contact Jim Brabb 828-447-7739.

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